What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
This weekly group, which will meet 30 minutes per week for 8 weeks, will learn about social skills. This course will teach teens how to read social cues, greet, initiate/maintain conversations, identify expected/unexpected behaviors, make friends, and so much more. Class time will include direct instruction of social skills through lectures, PowerPoints, YouTube videos, and interactive games, such as Jeopardy or online board games. Guided practice of conversational skills will occur through this group setting during activities such as show and tell (no breakout rooms). Extensive research on the effects of social skills instruction on teens shows that these programs are effective in reducing experiences of school failure or rejection as well as the aggressiveness and isolation that often develop because of problems relating to others. Please note that this is a group/class and is NOT therapy. The class is more instructional than conversational in nature. The weekly curriculum is as follows: Week 1. Greetings, initiating a conversation Week 2. Maintaining a conversation Week 3. Verbal/nonverbal social cues (e.g., facial expressions, body language) Week 4. Expected versus unexpected behaviors in various situations Week 5. Social filter, thinking before speaking, self-control, emotional regulation Week 6. Conflict resolution Week 7. Identifying friends, qualities in a good friend Week 8. Course wrap up
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
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My name is Doreen and I have been teaching on Outschool since 2020. I mainly teach classes focused on social skills. Outschool has named me an ACE Educator, indicating knowledge and expertise in creating empowering, inclusive online classes. In terms of my credentials, I hold a doctoral degree and a master's degree. Over the years, I have worked with children of all ages in various settings, including public school districts. I have worked with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, auditory processing disorders, intellectual disabilities, and anxiety disorders. I have nine years of experience specializing in social communication. I look forward to working with you and your child! Please feel free to message me with class requests and any questions you may have.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$32
weekly or $250 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 432 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-18 learners per class